Intensive Team Leader

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing programmes

Training and professional development

GP and dental services

Job summary

Autism Anglia is seeking a Care Team Leader for the Peldon Campus (Colchester). You will lead a dedicated team, deliver a high-quality, safe, person-centred service, and empower staff and the people we support.

You will support individuals in activities, promote holistic development, act as a key worker, and model an enthusiastic, professional approach while ensuring robust safeguarding and medication procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader, preferably with autism or learning disabilities.
• Full UK clean manual driving licence with at least two years of driving experience.
• Ability to identify and support the needs of individuals with communication needs.
• Experience in providing intensive behavioural support.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for running and ensuring delivery of a high-quality, safe and person-centred service.
• Support individuals in activities, including sport, leisure and day trips.
• Promote development using a holistic approach addressing personal, physical and emotional needs.
• Act as key worker to meet people’s needs and communicate with management.
• Role model for staff; foster proactive, positive performance and conduct.
• Manage receipt, storage and administration of medication and maintain records.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Compassion

Person-centred care

Education

Health in Social Care Level 3 Diploma

Tools

Medication administration

Job description

Job Introduction

Care Team Leader – Ashton House, Peldon Campus

Are you passionate about helping autistic adults and those with learning disabilities achieve their desired potential? Autism Anglia, a well-established independent charity, is looking for a Team Leader to lead our dedicated team at our Peldon Campus, Colchester.

For more information about our charity, visit www.autism-anglia.org.uk

Location

Peldon, Colchester, CO7

Salary

£28,997.24 per annum (£15.03 per hour)

Hours

Full-time: 37 hours per week (overtime available)

Please note, unfortunately we do not offer sponsorships and candidates must have the eligibility to work in the UK.

About the role

As a Care Team Leader, you will:

• As part of the management team, take day-to-day responsibility for running and ensuring delivery of a high-quality, safe and person-centred service which supports and empowers staff and the people we support.
• Support individuals in a variety of activities, including sport, leisure, cultural and recreational events, day trips, and holidays.
• Promote the development of individuals we support by using a holistic approach which demonstrates an understanding of their personal, physical, emotional, spiritual and developmental needs.
• Act as and be responsible for key worker roles to ensure that the needs of the people we support are met and engage in regular communication with the management team to ensure individual achievements and concerns are discussed.
• Act as a role model and encourage staff to demonstrate a proactive enthusiastic and positive approach, ensuring they are aware of expectations regarding their performance and conduct
• Manage the receipt, storage and administration of medication and associated record keeping. Undertaking reviews and audits to ensure safe administration
• Follow Safeguarding procedures and act promptly on any concerns.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Have experience as a Senior Support Worker, or Team Leader, preferably with autism or learning disabilities.
• Hold or are working towards their Health in Social Care Level 3 Diploma.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role and leading a team.
• It is essential that you hold a full UK clean manual driving licence with at least two years of driving experience
• Can identify and support the needs, wishes, and aspirations of individuals with communication needs.
• Are experienced in providing intensive behavioural support.
• Have strong communication skills and experience coordinating activities in the local area.

Most importantly, we are looking for individuals with compassion, patience, and a genuine passion for empowering others.

Benefits & Support

At Autism Anglia, we know our staff are key to our success. We provide:

• Staff wellbeing programmes and mental health support.
• Comprehensive training, supervision, and professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• A supportive and accessible leadership team, ensuring guidance and assistance are always available.
• Access to GP and dental services.

Commitment to Diversity

Autism Anglia is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates where needed.

Autism Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For all enhanced DBS roles, we are permitted to seek access to spent convictions under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013).